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Cellist Johannes Moser Shares Emotion, Music with World-Leading Orchestras, Award-Winning Albums
As a child, Johannes Moser was soft-spoken and shy. Hearing the award-winning German-Canadian cellist now and experiencing his amazing stage presence, the audience would never know.
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates 50th Anniversary with First American Tour
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) embarks upon its Valletta 2018 Tour, its first-ever American performances celebrating the orchestra’s 50th anniversary and the naming of Malta’s capital city, Valletta, as a European Capital of Culture 2018. The tour commences in Philadelphia on November 27 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, continues to North Bethesda on November 29 at the Music Center at Strathmore, and culminates in New York City on December 1 at Carnegie Hall.
Composer Alexey Shor Makes Significant Impact During Short Career
Composer Alexey Shor wasn’t always working in the classical music world. The mathematician and avid concert-goer now has his music performed at major concert halls throughout the world, including in the United States.
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[CONCERT REVIEW] Juan Diego Flórez Performs An Unforgettable Afternoon at Carnegie Hall
Juan Diego Flórez’s tenor voice rang throughout Carnegie Hall with favorite opera arias and songs as a sold-out crowd of adoring fans clamored for more. This was the scene on November 18 in New York City, as the superstar performed with Vincenzo Scalera on piano.
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[CONCERT REVIEW] Pianist Marc-André Hamelin Tackles Grand Arrangements With Ease
Canadian pianist and Portland Piano International guest curator Marc-André Hamelin played with a robust love for the piano in front of a crowd at Carnegie Hall, mastering grand arrangements with ease. This time he performed French popular songs and some of the most technically challenging classics in the repertoire.
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[CONCERT REVIEW] Heralded Voices of the Mountains Makes U.S. Premiere of Polish Artistry
Carnegie Hall presented a rare treat for concert-goers on November 14, as The Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera performed the North American premiere of its heralded Voices of the Mountains program.
Opera Rara, London Philharmonic Orchestra Collaborates for Original One-Act Le Villi
For the first time since 1884, the original one-act version of Puccini’s Le Villi will be presented in a joint collaboration between London Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Rara.
Telegraph Quartet Balances Music and Business, Releases Debut Album
Violinist Joseph Maile said it can be a juggling act to balance time between practice, study, rehearsal, teaching and business as one-fourth of the Telegraph Quartet. It can be tempting to allow the business part to take priority, but the Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award-winners strive to make sure it never eclipses the musical part.
Organist Greg Morris Brings Larger-Than-Life Classical Works Into The Present
Organist, conductor, and music director Greg Morris simply loves the classical life. Though he dabbled briefly in academic music, he quickly discovered he wanted to know how best to perform the music in the here and now, so he decided it was best to get on and do that. “I was lucky enough to find the opportunities to do it and make a living at the same time,” Greg said.
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste brings Estonian music to life
Award-winning conductor Tõnu Kaljuste thinks that performing classics, even from centuries ago, should create a feeling of in the moment, that everything is happening on the spot. “Live music will always stay alive; the audience will show up when the music speaks to them. That’s how easy it should be,” he said.
Countertenor John Holiday Sets Sights On Bright Future
Marian Anderson Vocal Award-winner John Holiday is keeping his cards close to his chest. The countertenor and avid poker player knows to be careful with what he reveals.
Baritone Benjamin Appl Wows With War Requiem, Lieder recitals
Despite the stresses and demands of his life as a professional singer, German baritone Benjamin Appl said he would not change anything, recognizing it is a privilege to live this life. “Sometimes I have asked myself if there is anyone in this world with whom I would like to swap lives, and I can always truly say that I am most happy where I am, and there is no one with whom I would want to exchange lives.”
Top 10 Pianist Interviews on Living the Classical Life
What started off as a small YouTube series has flourished into a nonprofit media empire that inspires classical musicians around the globe to achieve more, create, and find healing in their art. Living the Classical Life is directed by award-winning cinematographer Peter Hobbs with host Zsolt Bognár. While over 50 episodes exist, we wanted to highlight our top 10 pianist episodes featuring Daniil Trifonov, Yuja Wang, Emanuel Ax, Stephen Hough, Gary Graffman, and five other star pianists.
Pianist Claire Huangci Expresses Honesty, Humility with New Rachmaninov Album
Pianist Claire Huangci felt drawn to the works of Sergei Rachmaninov, which led to the recent release of her fourth solo album, Rachmaninov: The Preludes, by Berlin Classics.
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[CONCERT REVIEW] Yuja Wang Opens Carnegie Hall Perspectives Residency with Bold, Sexually-Charged, Animalistic Energy
Yuja Wang opened her Carnegie Hall Perspectives series with bold, sexually-charged, animalistic energy. The sold-out crowd soaked up the musical hurricane with fits of applause and standing ovations.
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World Premiere of Kurtág's First Opera [Teatro alla Scala]
Known as the “master of the miniature,” Hungarian composer György Kurtág has taken on a big task. The now 92-year-old world-renowned artist will have his first opera open on November 15 at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
Brooklyn Art Song Society Embraces Minimalism with American Iconoclasts
Michael Brofman wanted to keep things simple for this season at The Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS). The vocal accompanist and BASS artistic director said the past few years, BASS was becoming more and more extravagant. Two years ago, the Wien festival included 11 composers. Last years “La France” had up to 20 composers, as well as a re-creation of George Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” with all the French composers were performing as the promotional image.
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[ALBUM REVIEW] An Italian Night – Live from the Waldbühne Berlin, Jonas Kaufmann
Two years after the release of his highly successful album Dolce Vita, tenor Jonas Kaufmann reaffirmed his love affair with Italian music with a special concert that included mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, released by Sony Classical. In what can be seen as a culmination of his dedication to Italy and its music, the concert has become one of this year’s biggest classical music events.
Kevin Puts Brings Back Highly Acclaimed Silent Night
There is no stopping composer Kevin Puts, who gained a Pulitzer Prize for his very first opera, Silent Night. This busy musician has the re-staging of that famed opera, as well as many other projects up his sleeves.
